Visa Guide
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Australian visa routes for UK applicants
A plain-English overview of the routes Brits use most. Each one links straight to the official Department of Home Affairs page and shows when we last reviewed it.
Working Holiday Visa
- Who:
- Brits aged 18–35
- Requirements:
- Passport, AUD $5,000+, no dependent children
- Validity:
- 12 months (extendable to 3 yrs)
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Skilled Independent Visa
- Who:
- Skilled workers, no sponsor needed
- Requirements:
- Skills assessment, points test (65+), under 45, English
- Validity:
- Permanent Residency
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Skilled Nominated Visa
- Who:
- Skilled workers nominated by a state
- Requirements:
- Skills assessment, state nomination, points test
- Validity:
- Permanent Residency
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Skills in Demand visa
- Who:
- Workers sponsored by an approved Australian employer
- Requirements:
- Job offer from approved sponsor, 2 yrs experience
- Validity:
- Up to 4 years
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Employer Nomination Scheme
- Who:
- Workers nominated by their employer
- Requirements:
- 3 yrs experience, employer nomination
- Validity:
- Permanent Residency
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Partner Visa
- Who:
- Partners of Australian citizens/PRs
- Requirements:
- Genuine relationship evidence, sponsor commitment
- Validity:
- Temporary then Permanent
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
- Who:
- Skilled workers nominated by a state or territory, or sponsored by an eligible relative, to live and work in regional Australia
- Requirements:
- Skills assessment, points test, state nomination or eligible relative sponsorship, English, age limit applies
- Validity:
- 5 years (provisional, pathway to permanent residency)
Last reviewed 6 September 2026
MoveToOZ provides general relocation information and does not provide immigration or legal advice. Visa rules change regularly. Always verify your eligibility through the Australian Department of Home Affairs or a registered migration professional.